Chem Biodivers
December 2024
This study investigated the anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and memory preservation effects of the flavonoid robinin. The compound, administered at doses of 4, 20 and 40 mg/kg, did not show toxicity after 96 hours of monitoring. In behavioral experiments with zebrafish, robinin did not cause significant changes in motor functions, but it impairs locomotor activity and demonstrates anxiolytic properties, evidenced by the increase in the time spent in the clean zone of the protector.
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October 2024
This study investigated the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects and safety profile of limonene enantiomers and their oxidized derivatives. The toxicity test was performed by monitoring the animals for 96 hours, with no deaths or significant toxicity observed up to the highest dose, which allowed the determination of the LD50. Doses of 4, 20 and 40 mg/kg were tested, with no toxicity observed up to 96 h (LD50>40 mg/kg).
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October 2024
Chem Biodivers
November 2024
Anxiety and epilepsy are common worldwide and represent a primary global health concern. Fisetin, a flavonoid isolated from Bauhinia pentandra, has a wide range of biological activities may be a promising alternative to combat diseases related to the central nervous system (CNS). The present study aimed to investigate the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects of fisetin on adult zebrafish.
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August 2024
The study focuses on the anxiolytic potential of chalcone (2E,4E)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dien-1-one (CHALCNM) in adult zebrafish. Successfully synthesized in 58 % yield, CHALCNM demonstrated no toxicity after 96 h of exposure. In behavioral tests, CHALCNM (40 mg/kg) reduced locomotor activity and promoted less anxious behavior in zebrafish, confirmed by increased permanence in the light zone of the aquarium.
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August 2024
This study carried out to investigate the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect of tropane alkaloid (EB7) isolated from E. bezerrae. It evaluated the toxicity and possible involvement of ion channels in the antinociceptive effect of EB7, as well as its anti-inflammatory effect in adult zebrafish (Zfa).
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July 2024
This is the first study to analyze the anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect of withanicandrin, isolated from Datura Ferox leaves, and the possible mechanism of action involved in adult zebrafish (ZFa). To this end, the animals were treated intraperitoneally (i. p.
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April 2024
The xanthone lichenxanthone did not show toxic effects (LC>1.0 mg/mL). lichenxanthone prevented nociceptive behavior induced by acidic saline, and its analgesic effect was blocked by amiloride, highlighting the involvement of neuromodulation of acid-sensitive ion channels (ASICs).
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March 2024
The Piper genus, known for its pharmacological potential, comprises 2,263 species primarily found in tropical regions. Despite recent advancements in pain therapies, the demand for more effective and well-tolerated analgesics and anti-inflammatories, particularly for chronic pain, remains. This study assessed the effects of essential oils from Piper caldense, Piper mosenii, and Piper mikanianum on nociceptive behavior induced by formalin and capsaicin, as well as their anti-inflammatory impact induced by carrageenan, using adult zebrafish models.
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April 2024
Background: Anxiety disorders represent the complex interaction between biological, psychological, temperamental, and environmental factors; drugs available to treat anxiety such as benzodiazepines (BZDs) are associated with several unwanted side effects. Although there are useful treatments, there is still a need for more effective anxiolytics with better safety profiles than BZDs. Chalcones or 1,3-diphenyl-2-proper-1-ones can be an alternative since this class of compounds has shown therapeutic potential mainly due to interactions with GABA receptors and serotonergic system.
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August 2023
Unlabelled: Diabetes is a disease linked to pathologies, such as chronic inflammation, neuropathy, and pain. The synthesis by the Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction aims to obtain medium to high yield chalconic derivatives. Studies for the synthesis of new chalcone molecules aim at the structural manipulation of aromatic rings, as well as the replacement of rings by heterocycles, and combination through chemical reactions of synthesized structures with other molecules, in order to enhance biological activity.
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April 2023
Species belonging to the genus are used worldwide as foods, beverages, and seasonings. Studies have demonstrated that these species have antioxidant, sedative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activities. This work aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity and anxiolytic effect by different pathways of essential oils and ethanolic extracts of three species of (, , and ).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Biomol Struct Dyn
February 2024
Anxiety-related mental health problems are estimated at 3.6% globally, benzodiazepines (BZDs) are the class of drugs indicated for the treatment of anxiety, including lorazepam and diazepam. However, concerns have been raised about the short- and long-term risks associated with BZDs.
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August 2023
species are well known as producers of bioactive monoterpene indole alkaloids, which exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities. A new vobasine-sarpagan-type bisindole alkaloid (1: ) along with six known monomeric indoles (2, 3/4, 5: , and 6/7: ) were isolated from the ethanol extract of the roots of . The structure of the new compound was elucidated by interpretation of their spectroscopic data (1D and 2D NMR and HRESIMS) and comparison with published data for analog compounds.
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December 2023
Anxiety and epilepsy affect millions of people worldwide, and the treatment of these pathologies involves the use of Benzodiazepines, drugs that have serious adverse effects such as dependence and sedation, so the discovery of new anxiolytic and antiepileptic drugs are necessary. Many routes for synthesizing ibuprofen derivatives have been developed, and these derivatives have shown promising pharmacological effects. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate its anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effect against the adult Zebrafish animal model of Ibuprofen (IBUACT) and its interaction with the GABAergic receptor through in silico studies.
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December 2023
The prevalence of anxiety is a significant public health problem, being the 24th leading cause of disability in individuals affected by this disorder. In this context, chalcones, a flavonoid subclass obtained from natural or synthetic sources, interact with central nervous system (CNS) receptors at the same binding site as benzodiazepines, the primary drugs used in the treatment of anxiety. Thus, our study investigates the anxiolytic effect of synthetic chalcones derived from the natural product 2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxyacetophenone isolated from Müll.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLippia sidoides Cham. (Verbenaceae) is a species often mentioned in traditional medicine due to the medicinal properties attributed to its leaves, which include antibacterial, antifungal, acaricidal and antioxidant. Several of these actions have been scientifically proven, according to reports in the literature; however, little is known about toxicological aspects of this plant.
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October 2022
Drugs used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus cause adverse effects. Therefore, the search for new drugs as an alternative for the treatment of diabetes increases. The effect of triterpene 3β-6β-16β-trihydroxylup-20(29)-ene isolated from the leaves of C.
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May 2022
Anxiety is a mental disorder that affects 25% of patients with epilepsy, and treatments for anxiety and seizures involve the use of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs that have many adverse effects such as decreased motor coordination, drowsiness, and sedation. Thus, new types of drugs with minimal side effects are of immediate requirement. Chalcones comprise a class of compounds with important therapeutic potential and have recently been investigated for their potential as anxiolytic and anticonvulsant agents.
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April 2023
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that has been increasing drastically around the worldwide. It is important to emphasize that although many drugs are commercially available to treat diabetes, many of them have shown a number of adverse effects. Therefore, search for new antidiabetic agents is of great interest, and natural products, especially those obtained from plants sources, may be an alternative to available drugs.
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December 2022
is known as 'marmeleiro preto', a very widespread shrub in Northeast Brazil. Terpenoids, steroids and phenolic compounds are among the reported secondary metabolites of the genus that are a potential source of bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the anxiolytic potential of clerodine-type diterpene, sonderianin (CBWS) isolated from the stem bark of and its mechanism of action in adult zebrafish () (ZFa).
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December 2022
Sm. belongs to the family Turneraceae and is found in Brazil. The present study evaluated the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic potential of flower extract (EtFloTsu) in zebrafish ().
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October 2021
Benzodiazepines are highly effective in combating anxiety; however, they have considerable adverse effects, so it is important to discover new safe anxiolytic agents. This study was designed to investigate the effect of the natural product 2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxyacetophenone (HTMCX) on anxiety and seizure behavior in adult zebrafish and its possible mechanisms of action. The acute toxicity of 96 h of HTMCX was analyzed, and the open and light/dark field tests (n = 6 animals/group) were used to assess the anxiety behavior of animals treated with HTMCX.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFare reported in the literature for presenting neuroprotective and anxiolytic effects in animal models. has few scientific reports on its pharmacological effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects of the ethanol extract from the leaves of (EtFoCl) and its possible mechanism of GABAergic action in adult zebrafish.
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April 2021
In the treatment of anxiety and seizures, drugs of the benzodiazepine (BZD) class are used, which act on the Central Nervous System (CNS) through the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Flavonoids modulate GABAA receptors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects of synthetic chalcones and their mechanisms of action via the GABAergic system, using adult zebrafish (ZFa).
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